Californite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
2.60-2.90
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Californite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Chemical Formula
While comparing Californite and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Californite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.60-2.90.