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Californite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite 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   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Californite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Californite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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