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Natrolite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Natrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.26   
2.25-2.33   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110}   
Good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   

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Natrolite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Natrolite 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 Natrolite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Natrolite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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