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Cavansite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {010}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
6.5-7  

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

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Cavansite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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