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Dumortierite and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Dumortierite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Dumortierite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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