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Californite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Californite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Californite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.