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Cavansite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.332.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-43-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Cavansite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Cavansite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.