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Ceylonite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9   
2.25-2.33   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   

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Ceylonite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Cavansite 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 Ceylonite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.

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