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Californite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Californite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47   
2.58-2.64   

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

Cleavage
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Absent   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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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.

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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.

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