Bixbite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Bixbite

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Bixbite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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

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Bixbite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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