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Hyalite and Cavansite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Hyalite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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

Hyalite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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