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Cavansite and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.333.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-47-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cavansite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Almandine 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 Cavansite and Almandine chemical formula.

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

Cavansite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.