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Cavansite and Papagoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cavansite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cavansite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.