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Cavansite and Brookite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.333.87-4.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-45.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.