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Cavansite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.25-2.333.95-4.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

Good on {010}
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

3-43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.