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Cavansite and Dumortierite 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
2.25-2.333.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-47-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Cavansite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Cavansite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.