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Hackmanite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Hackmanite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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