Demantoid and Caledonite Physical Properties

Demantoid

Caledonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.955.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Demantoid and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid and Caledonite 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 Demantoid and Caledonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Demantoid and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.