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Nepouite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
2.25-2.33   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
Good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   

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Nepouite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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