Rhodolite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Caledonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.845.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rhodolite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Caledonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Rhodolite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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