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Cavansite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33  
3.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Cavansite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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