Verdite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Verdite

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

2.80-3.02.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Verdite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Verdite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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