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Larvikite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Larvikite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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