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Cavansite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.335.85
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-42.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.