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Thomsonite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Thomsonite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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