Umbalite and Cavansite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
  
2.25-2.33
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
3-4
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  
Umbalite and Cavansite Chemical Formula
While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Cavansite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Umbalite and Cavansite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Umbalite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Umbalite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Umbalite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.