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Cavansite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
2.30-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cavansite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Apophyllite 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 Cavansite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cavansite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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