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Cavansite and Andradite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.333.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cavansite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Andradite 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 chemical formula.

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

Cavansite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.