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Chalcedony and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Absent  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Chalcedony and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Cavansite 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 Chalcedony and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.

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