Cavansite and Binghamite Physical Properties

Cavansite

Binghamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.25-2.332.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Good on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cavansite and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Binghamite 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 Binghamite chemical formula.

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

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Cavansite and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.