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Foitite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Foitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17   
2.25-2.33   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   

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Foitite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite 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 Foitite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Foitite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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