Faustite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Faustite

Caledonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.95.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Faustite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Caledonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Faustite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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