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Cavansite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
3.28-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cavansite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cavansite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.