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Cavansite and Bertrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
2.59-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cavansite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cavansite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.