Cavansite and Microcline Physical Properties

Cavansite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.25-2.332.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {010}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cavansite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cavansite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.