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Cavansite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on {010}  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Cavansite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.

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