Cavansite and Scapolite Physical Properties

Cavansite

Scapolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.25-2.332.58-2.74

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {010}

{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cavansite and Scapolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Scapolite 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 Scapolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Scapolite- Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Cavansite and Scapolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.