Cavansite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Cavansite

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.25-2.33Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {010}

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Cavansite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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

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Cavansite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.