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Jacobsite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03   
2.25-2.33   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   

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Jacobsite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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