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Nacre and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Nacre Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.25-2.33   

Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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Good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
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3-4   

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

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Nacre and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Nacre and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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