Caledonite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
2.55-2.63
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Caledonite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Microcline 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 Microcline 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 Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Caledonite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.