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Cavansite and Howlite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
2.45-2.58
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Howlite 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 Howlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Howlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Howlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Howlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.45-2.58 whereas that of Howlite is 2.45-2.58.

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