Milarite and Cavansite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60
2.25-2.33
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
Good on {010}
Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Milarite and Cavansite Chemical Formula
While comparing Milarite 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 Milarite and Cavansite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Milarite and Cavansite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.