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Cavansite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {010}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Cavansite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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