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Amethyst and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Amethyst and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Cavansite 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 Amethyst and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Amethyst and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.