Cavansite and Tavorite Physical Properties

Cavansite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cavansite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.