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Cavansite and Cordierite 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
2.25-2.33
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Cavansite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Cavansite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.

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