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Zektzerite 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
2.79
2.25-2.33
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Zektzerite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Zektzerite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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