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Cavansite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33  
5.9  

Fracture
-  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {010}  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
3  

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Cavansite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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