Chrysotile and Cavansite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
2.25-2.33
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
3-4
  
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)
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.