Sonolite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Sonolite

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

3.82-4.002.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Sonolite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Sonolite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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