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Cavansite and Pyrope Spessartine 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
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cavansite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Pyrope Spessartine 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 Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cavansite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Pyrope Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.62-4.33.