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Friedelite and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.25-2.33
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Friedelite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Friedelite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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