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Cavansite and Franklinite Physical Properties


Franklinite 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   
5.05-5.22   

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

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Cavansite and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Franklinite 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 Franklinite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Franklinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.

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