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Californite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Californite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
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4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Californite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Californite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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