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Cavansite and Andradite Garnet 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
2.25-2.33
3.8-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Cavansite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Andradite Garnet 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 Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Cavansite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.