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Proustite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Proustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.51-5.64   
2.25-2.33   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}   
Good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   

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Proustite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Proustite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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