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Beryllonite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Beryllonite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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