Caledonite and Thomsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
2.25-2.40
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Caledonite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Caledonite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.