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Pyrope Garnet and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.5-3.6   
2.25-2.33   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Mg3Al2Si3O12   
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   

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Pyrope Garnet and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Garnet 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 Pyrope Garnet and Cavansite chemical formula.

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Pyrope Garnet and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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

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