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Cavansite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Tinaksite 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   
2.82   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
6   

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

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Cavansite and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Tinaksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.

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