Eilat stone and Caledonite Physical Properties

Eilat stone and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eilat stone 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 Eilat stone and Caledonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Eilat stone- Cu3(PO4)(OH)3
• Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Eilat stone and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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