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Cavansite and Zincite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cavansite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cavansite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.