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Cavansite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Agate Opal and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Cavansite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Agate Opal 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 Cavansite and Agate Opal chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Agate Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Agate Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Agate Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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