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Cavansite and Cobaltite 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
2.25-2.336.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-45.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cavansite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cavansite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.