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Californite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
3.09
1.5 Fracture
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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 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 Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.