Caledonite and Petalite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
2.40
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
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)
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Caledonite and Petalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Petalite 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 Petalite 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 Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Caledonite and Petalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.