Sunstone and Cavansite Physical Properties

Sunstone

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.652.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

001

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Sunstone and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Sunstone and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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