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Cavansite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
Good on {010}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Cavansite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.

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