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Herderite 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
2.90-3.02
2.25-2.33
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Herderite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Herderite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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