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Cavansite and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
3.0-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Cavansite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Cavansite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.