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Cavansite and Proustite Physical Properties


Proustite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
5.51-5.64   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Distinct on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Cavansite and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.

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