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Sogdianite and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90
2.25-2.33
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Sogdianite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Sogdianite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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