Sulphur and Cavansite Physical Properties

Sulphur

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

2.05-2.082.25-2.33

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

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Sulphur and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Sulphur and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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