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Cavansite and Fayalite 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
2.25-2.334.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cavansite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cavansite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.