Onyx and Cavansite Physical Properties

Onyx

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Onyx and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx 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 Onyx and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Onyx and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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