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Cavansite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cavansite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cavansite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.

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