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Cavansite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
2.95-2.96   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Cavansite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.

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