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Cavansite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Cavansite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Apophyllite 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 Cavansite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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