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Axinite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good on {100}  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Axinite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Axinite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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