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Cavansite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite 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   
3.20-3.50   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Cavansite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.

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