Cavansite and Brucite Physical Properties

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.25-2.332.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {010}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cavansite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Cavansite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.