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Chrome-Chalcedony and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.25-2.33
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-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 Chrome-Chalcedony and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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