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Cavansite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Cavansite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Cavansite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.