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Cavansite

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Cavansite and Beryl Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.25-2.332.60-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

Good on {010}
Imperfect on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

3-47.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Be3Al2Si6O18

Cavansite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Beryl- Be3Al2Si6O18

Cavansite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.