Paraiba and Cavansite Physical Properties

Paraiba

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.132.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Paraiba and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Cavansite chemical formula.

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

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Paraiba and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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