Cavansite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Cavansite

Moss Agate

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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

2.25-2.332.58-2.64

1 7.18

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

3-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cavansite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Moss 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Cavansite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.