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Cavansite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on {010}  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Cavansite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.

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