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Spinel and Cavansite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.64-3.662.25-2.33
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage

None, but may exhibit slight parting
Good on {010}

Mohs Hardness

83-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgAl2O4
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Spinel and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Cavansite chemical formula.

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

Spinel and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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