Chiastolite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Chiastolite

Cavansite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.152.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Chiastolite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite and Cavansite 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 Chiastolite and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Compare Gems Found In Australia

Chiastolite Vs Goethite

Chiastolite Vs Gahnite

Chiastolite Vs Garnet

Chiastolite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.