Spessartine and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18
5.6-5.76
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5-3
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Spessartine and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Spessartine and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spessartine and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spessartine and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spessartine is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.