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Cavansite and Honey Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cavansite and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Honey 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 Honey Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cavansite and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.