Californite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Californite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.472.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO₂

Californite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian 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 Carnelian- SiO₂

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Californite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.