Zincite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Zincite

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.902.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43-4

2 10

1.19 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Zincite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Zincite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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