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Cavansite and Edenite Physical Properties

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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
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Cavansite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Cavansite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.