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Cavansite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite 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   
2.59-2.60   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Cavansite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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