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Cavansite and Purpurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
3.2-3.4
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
[100] [001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cavansite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cavansite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.