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Cavansite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite 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   
2.55   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Cavansite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.

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