Cavansite and Cuprite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {010}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cavansite and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cavansite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cavansite and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.