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Cavansite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
MgAl2O4

Cavansite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Cavansite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cavansite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cavansite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cavansite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.