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Cavansite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cavansite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Chrome Diopside 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 Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cavansite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.