Californite and Carnelian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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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
  
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
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.