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Microlite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Microlite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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