Cavansite and Dioptase Physical Properties

Cavansite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.