Californite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Californite

Stolzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.472

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Californite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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

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Californite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.