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Bustamite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Bustamite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite 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 Bustamite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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