Vesuvianite group · Idocrase (Vesuvianite)

Californite (Green Idocrase)

Californite is the jade-like green idocrase-hydrogrossular aggregate from California sold as 'California jade'. Higher RI and SG than true jade give it away; its low price and soft polish keep it popular for carvings.

Colour
green

Transparency
Translucent to opaque

RI
1.713–1.718

SG
3.32–3.45

Mohs
6.5

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Californite (Green Idocrase)

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