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Stolzite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Stolzite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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