Californite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

Californite

Chlorite group

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

3.32-3.47

None

-9999

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

2.6-3.3

Lamellar

Perfect 001

2-2.5

(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6

Californite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Californite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite Vs Chlorite group during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is whereas that of Chlorite group is .