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Cavansite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33  
5.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {010}  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Cavansite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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