Californite and Kyanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
  
3.53-3.65
  
Fracture
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Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
  
Mohs Hardness
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4-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Californite and Kyanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Californite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Californite and Kyanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.