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Humite and Cavansite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.322.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Humite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Humite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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