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Cavansite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33  
2.36  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
Good on {010}  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Cavansite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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