Caledonite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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)
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Caledonite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone 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 Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Caledonite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.