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Cavansite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
2.51-2.53   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Cavansite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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