Rhodolite and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5-3
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)
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.