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Cavansite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite 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   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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Cavansite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.

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