Pearl and Cavansite Physical Properties

Pearl

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

2.60-2.85

2.25-2.33

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

none

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

3-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Pearl and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Cavansite chemical formula.

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

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Pearl and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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