×

Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz

Cavansite
Cavansite



ADD
Compare
X
Smoky Quartz
X
Cavansite

Smoky Quartz and Cavansite Physical Properties

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, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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)

Smoky Quartz and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky 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 Smoky Quartz and Cavansite chemical formula.

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

Smoky Quartz and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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