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Cavansite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.334.06-4.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
{???} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-44.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.