Seraphinite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.022.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Seraphinite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Seraphinite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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