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Cavansite and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.332.36
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-43.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cavansite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.