Tavorite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Tavorite

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

3.322.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Tavorite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Tavorite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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