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Almandine and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.302.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
none
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Almandine and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Almandine and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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