Californite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Californite

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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

3.32-3.473.1-3.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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Vitreous, pearly on cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Californite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Californite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.