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Cavansite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
SiO2

Cavansite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Cavansite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.