Caledonite and Linarite Physical Properties

Caledonite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Linarite 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 Linarite 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 Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Caledonite and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.