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Clinohedrite and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.3352.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Clinohedrite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite and Cavansite 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 Clinohedrite and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Clinohedrite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.