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Cavansite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {010}  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Cavansite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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