Cavansite and Pollucite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in HF
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
2.86-2.94
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Good on {010}
None observed
Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cavansite and Pollucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cavansite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cavansite and Pollucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.