Cavansite and Goethite 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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.