Californite and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
  
3.50-3.53
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
10
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
C
  
Californite and Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Californite and Diamond 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 Diamond 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 Diamond- C
Californite and Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.