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Cavansite and Bytownite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.332.72-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cavansite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cavansite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.