Inderite and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.79
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{110} Good
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Inderite and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 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)
Inderite and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.