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Californite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Californite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
9   

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 2 O 3   

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Californite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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Californite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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