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Cavansite and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
9   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Cavansite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.

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