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Amethyst and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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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.

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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.

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