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White Opal and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and White 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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White Opal and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing White 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 White Opal and Cavansite chemical formula.

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White Opal and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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