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Cavansite and Mellite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.25-2.331.58-1.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on {010}
{011} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

3-42
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cavansite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cavansite and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.