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Cavansite and Tektite Physical Properties


Tektite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
2.34-2.51   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
Good on {010}   
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Mohs Hardness
3-4   
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Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
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Cavansite and Tektite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Tektite 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 Tektite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Tektite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Tektite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Tektite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.34-2.51 whereas that of Tektite is 2.34-2.51.

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