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Cavansite and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
CaF2

Cavansite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Cavansite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.