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Diaspore and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.25-2.33
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Diaspore and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Diaspore and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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