Hiddenite and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hiddenite and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hiddenite and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.