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Californite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Californite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble in water   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
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Fibrous   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Californite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Californite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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