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Cavansite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
3.80-4.15
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.