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Gaspeite and Californite Physical Properties


Californite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
HCl soluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.32-3.47   

Fracture
Uneven   
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Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
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Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
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Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gaspeite and Californite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Californite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Californite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.

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