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Cavansite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
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Cavansite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
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Cavansite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.