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Humite and Cavansite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
3.20-3.32
Uneven, Conchoidal
Poor
6-6.5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
-
-
2.25-2.33
-
Good on {010}
3-4
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Humite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Humite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite Vs Cavansite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is whereas that of Cavansite is .