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Cavansite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
LiAlSi2O6

Cavansite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Cavansite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.