Cavansite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Cavansite

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.25-2.333.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {010}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cavansite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Cavansite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.