Richterite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Richterite

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.52.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Richterite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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

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Richterite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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