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Cavansite and Barite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.334.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-43-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
BaSO4

Cavansite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Cavansite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.