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Kunzite and Cavansite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
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
6-73-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Kunzite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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

Kunzite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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