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Cavansite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Black 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   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Cavansite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Black 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 Black Opal chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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