Caledonite and Smaragdite Physical Properties

Caledonite and Smaragdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite- NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4

Caledonite and Smaragdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Smaragdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Smaragdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 3.24-3.50 whereas that of Smaragdite is 3.24-3.50.