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Lepidocrocite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Lepidocrocite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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