Cavansite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Cavansite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.25-2.332.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Good on {010}

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

3-46-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Cavansite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Cavansite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.