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Cavansite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane 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   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Cavansite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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