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Cavansite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

Cavansite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.