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Cavansite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cavansite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cavansite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.