Ammolite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Ammolite

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

2.75-2.802.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Ammolite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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

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Ammolite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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