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Verdite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Verdite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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