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Cavansite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite 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   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
2.5-3   

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

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Cavansite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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