Caledonite and Microlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
5.5
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Caledonite and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Microlite 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 Microlite 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 Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Caledonite and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.