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Cavansite and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
5.9
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Not Available

Cavansite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
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Cavansite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.