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Emerald and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Emerald and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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