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Cavansite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
None, Uneven   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Cavansite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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