Baryte and Cavansite Physical Properties

Baryte

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-5

2.25-2.33

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

3-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Baryte and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Cavansite chemical formula.

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

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Baryte and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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