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Cavansite
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Cavansite and Snowflake 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
2.25-2.332.33-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-45-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
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Cavansite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Snowflake 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 Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.