Home
×

Caledonite
Caledonite

Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite



ADD
Compare
X
Caledonite
X
Pyrophyllite

Caledonite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
2.65-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Caledonite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Caledonite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.