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Cavansite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
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Cavansite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
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Cavansite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.