Californite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
  
2.9-3.5
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Californite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Californite and Anthophyllite 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 Californite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Californite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.