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Cavansite and Colemanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.332.40-2.42
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-44.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Colemanite 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 Colemanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.