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Cavansite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite 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   
3.05-3.37   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Good on (110)   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   

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Cavansite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.

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