Californite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Californite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.473.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Californite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore 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 Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Californite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.