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Cavansite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.25-2.332.79-2.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on {010}
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces

Mohs Hardness

3-45.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.