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Eosphorite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.25-2.33
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Poor on {100}
Good on {010}

Mohs Hardness

53-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Eosphorite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Eosphorite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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