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Cavansite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
3.76-3.77   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Cavansite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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