Uvite and Californite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
3.32-3.47
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
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Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
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Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Uvite and Californite Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Californite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Uvite and Californite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.