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Cavansite and Sanidine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.332.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-46
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cavansite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cavansite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.