Hiddenite and Californite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.32-3.47
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hiddenite and Californite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Californite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hiddenite and Californite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.