Caledonite and Copper Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
None
Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu
Caledonite and Copper Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Copper 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 Copper 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 Copper- Cu
Caledonite and Copper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.