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Californite and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi3O8

Californite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Amazonite 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 Californite and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Californite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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