Sulfur and Caledonite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Caledonite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Caledonite chemical formula.

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

Compare Blue Gemstones

Sulfur Vs Ammolite

Sulfur Vs Adamite

Sulfur Vs Alexandrite

Sulfur and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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