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Cavansite and Precious 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
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cavansite and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Precious 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 Precious Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cavansite and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Precious Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Precious Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Precious Opal is 1.98-2.25.