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Fibrolite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Fibrolite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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