Chrysotile and Cavansite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Chrysotile and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Chrysotile and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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