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Whitlockite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Whitlockite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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