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Sogdianite and Caledonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90
5.6-5.76
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sogdianite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sogdianite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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