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Hiddenite and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.25-2.33
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Hiddenite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Hiddenite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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