Cavansite and Gyrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
  
2.48
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Good on {010}
  
Perfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  
Cavansite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cavansite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Cavansite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.