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Californite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.471.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
[C,H,O]

Californite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Amber 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 Amber 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 Amber- [C,H,O]

Californite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.