Cavansite and Steatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
  
2.20-2.80
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Good on {010}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Cavansite and Steatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cavansite and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cavansite and Steatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.