Fluorite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Fluorite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Caledonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
• Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fluorite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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