Cavansite and Leucophanite Physical Properties

Cavansite

Leucophanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.25-2.33Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {010}

{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Cavansite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Cavansite and Leucophanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.