Shortite and Cavansite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.61
2.25-2.33
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{010} Distinct
Good on {010}
Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Shortite and Cavansite Chemical Formula
While comparing Shortite 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 Shortite and Cavansite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Shortite and Cavansite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shortite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shortite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shortite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.