Serpentine and Cavansite Physical Properties

Serpentine

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

2.44-2.62

2.25-2.33

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

3-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Serpentine and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Serpentine and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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