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Quartz and Cavansite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Quartz and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Cavansite chemical formula.

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

Quartz and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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