Californite
A rock subtype
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About Californite
A local term for a dark-green to grass-green compact massive jade-looking rock consisting essentially of vesuvianite.
Compact massive vesuvianite. Also known as "California jade" or "American jade".
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Compact massive vesuvianite. Also known as "California jade" or "American jade".
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Californite.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
11025
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:11025:1
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
3006e3a2-39bd-471c-82d5-a9091b32634b
Classification of Californite
Mineralogy of Californite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Vesuvianite | Ca19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(â—»4)â—»[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9 |
Synonyms of Californite
Other Language Names for Californite
German:Californit
Spanish:Californita
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 4 photos of Californite associated with Vesuvianite | Ca19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(â—»4)â—»[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9 |
| 3 photos of Californite associated with Actinolite | â—»Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| 1 photo of Californite associated with Grossular | Ca3Al2(SiO4)3 |
Internet Links for Californite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-11025.html
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References for Californite
Reference List:
Brem stream, Munilkan river basin, Tas-Khayakhtakh Range, Dogdo River Basin, Polar Yakutia, Sakha, Russia