Caledonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
3.25-3.50
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Caledonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Caledonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.