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Cavansite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
2.25-2.33
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Good on {010}
3-4
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
 
Brittle
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-
2.57-2.66
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Cavansite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite Vs Cordierite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is whereas that of Cordierite is .