Cavansite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Cavansite

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.25-2.332.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.13 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.14 Cleavage

Good on {010}

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.15 Mohs Hardness

3-43.5-4

2 10

1.16 Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cavansite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.