Caledonite and Steatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
  
2.20-2.80
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Caledonite and Steatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Steatite 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 Steatite 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 Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Caledonite and Steatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.