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Cavansite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
3.56   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Cavansite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.

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