Caledonite and Manganaxinite Physical Properties

Caledonite and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite- Ca2Mn2+Al2BSi5O17(OH)

Caledonite and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.