Cavansite and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
5.2
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good on {010}
Good in one direction
Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cavansite and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cavansite and Tantalite 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 Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cavansite and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.