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Demantoid and Cavansite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.77-3.95
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Imperfect
6.5
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
Brittle
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2.25-2.33
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Good on {010}
3-4
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Demantoid and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid and Cavansite 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 Demantoid and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Demantoid and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.