Cavansite and Witherite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
4.27-4.35
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good on {010}
{010} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cavansite and Witherite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cavansite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cavansite and Witherite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.