Demantoid and Californite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95
  
3.32-3.47
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Demantoid and Californite Chemical Formula
While comparing Demantoid and Californite 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 Demantoid and Californite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Demantoid and Californite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.