Cavansite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

Cavansite

Phosphophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.25-2.333.07-3.13

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {010}

{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cavansite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.