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Cavansite and Hercynite Physical Properties


Hercynite 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   
4.39   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Cavansite and Hercynite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Hercynite 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 Hercynite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Hercynite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Hercynite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Hercynite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 4.39 whereas that of Hercynite is 4.39.

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