Californite and Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO2
  
Californite and Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Californite and Quartz 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 Quartz 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 Quartz- SiO2
Californite and Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.