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Brazilianite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99   
2.25-2.33   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good   
Good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   

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Brazilianite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Brazilianite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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