Cavansite and Starlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
  
3.91-4.73
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Good on {010}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  
ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cavansite and Starlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cavansite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cavansite and Starlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.