Glaucophane and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
2.5-3
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Glaucophane and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Glaucophane and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.