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Microcline and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.25-2.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Microcline and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Microcline and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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