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Quartz and Californite Physical Properties


Californite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.32-3.47   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
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Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
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Mohs Hardness
7   
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Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Quartz and Californite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Californite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Californite Specific Gravity

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

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