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Cavansite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
3.06   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Cavansite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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