Caledonite and Purpurite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
3.2-3.4
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
[100] [001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
4-4.5
Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Caledonite and Purpurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Purpurite 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 Purpurite 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 Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Caledonite and Purpurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.