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Amber and Californite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.103.32-3.47
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5Not Available
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Californite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Californite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Californite Specific Gravity

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