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Vanadinite and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
2.25-2.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Vanadinite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Vanadinite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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