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Cavansite and Powellite 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
4.23
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
{111} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cavansite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cavansite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.