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Cavansite and Obsidian 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
2.35-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
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Cavansite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
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Cavansite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.