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Cavansite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cavansite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Chrome-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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cavansite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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