Cavansite and Cymophane Physical Properties

Cavansite

Cymophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.25-2.333.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Good on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-48.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cavansite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cavansite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.