Cavansite and Rossmanite Physical Properties

Cavansite

Rossmanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.25-2.333

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {010}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cavansite and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Cavansite and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.