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Cavansite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
4.27-4.29   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Perfect {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Cavansite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.

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