Pezzotaite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Pezzotaite

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

Not Available2.25-2.33

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

Not Available3-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Pezzotaite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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

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Pezzotaite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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