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Cavansite and Gypsum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.332.20-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-42
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cavansite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cavansite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.