Caledonite and Taaffeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
3.60-3.61
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Imperfect/fair/absent
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Caledonite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Caledonite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.