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Cavansite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
2.50   

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

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Cavansite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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