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Cavansite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
3.21-3.38   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Cavansite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.

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