Goldstone and Cavansite Physical Properties

Goldstone

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.50-2.802.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Goldstone and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Goldstone and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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