Caledonite and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Caledonite and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Peridot 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 Peridot 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 Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Caledonite and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.