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Eosphorite and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.25-2.33
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
3-4
1.8 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.