Californite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Californite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.473.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Californite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Californite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.