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Boleite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.05  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
[001] perfect  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Boleite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite 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 Boleite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Boleite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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