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Hodgkinsonite and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.06-4.082.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Hodgkinsonite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Hodgkinsonite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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