Hessonite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Hessonite

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Hessonite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Cavansite chemical formula.

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

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Hessonite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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