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Californite and Paraiba Physical Properties


Paraiba and Californite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47   
3.04-3.13   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5   

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 Paraiba Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Paraiba 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 Paraiba chemical formula.

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Californite and Paraiba Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Paraiba Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Paraiba Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 3.04-3.13 whereas that of Paraiba is 3.04-3.13.

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