Cavansite and Celestine Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {010}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cavansite and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Cavansite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cavansite and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.