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Cavansite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cavansite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cavansite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.