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Caledonite and Sogdianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
2.77-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
{0001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Caledonite and Sogdianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Caledonite and Sogdianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Sogdianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Sogdianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 2.77-2.90 whereas that of Sogdianite is 2.77-2.90.