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Cavansite
Cavansite

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Chrysoberyl



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Cavansite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.25-2.333.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Good on {010}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

3-48.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
BeAl 2 O 4

Cavansite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Cavansite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.