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Cavansite and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Brazilianite 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   
2.98-2.99   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Gems   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
(010) Distinct to good   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Cavansite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.

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