Cavansite and Larimar Physical Properties

Cavansite

Larimar

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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

2.25-2.332.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Good on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cavansite and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Larimar 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 Larimar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cavansite and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.