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Cavansite and Clinohedrite 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
2.25-2.333.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-45.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cavansite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cavansite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.