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Cavansite and Grossular 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
3.6
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)
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Cavansite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Grossular 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Cavansite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.