Lepidolite and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{001} perfect
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Lepidolite and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite and Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Lepidolite and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.