Caledonite and Childrenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
3.06-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Caledonite and Childrenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Childrenite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Caledonite and Childrenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Caledonite and Childrenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.