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Cavansite and Variscite 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
2.42-2.58
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Cavansite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Cavansite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.