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Cavansite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.335.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-46.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cavansite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Baddeleyite 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 Cavansite and Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cavansite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.