Grandidierite and Californite Physical Properties

Grandidierite and Californite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Californite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich 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.

Grandidierite and Californite Specific Gravity

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