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Common Opal and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Common Opal and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Common Opal 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 Common Opal and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Common Opal and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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