Goshenite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Goshenite

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

2.60-2.90

2.25-2.33

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

3-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Goshenite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Goshenite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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