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Cavansite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good on {010}  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
4  

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  
CaF2  

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Cavansite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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