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Cavansite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Vlasovite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
2.97   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
6   

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

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Cavansite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.

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