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Chalcedony and Californite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.703.32-3.47
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
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1.6 Cleavage
Absent
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Californite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Californite 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 Chalcedony and Californite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Californite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.