Californite and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
2.97-3.14
Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
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{1011} Indistinct
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.
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Californite and Uvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Californite and Uvite 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 Uvite 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 Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Californite and Uvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.