Uvarovite Garnet and Cavansite Physical Properties

Uvarovite Garnet

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.7-3.82.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Uvarovite Garnet and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite Garnet and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Uvarovite Garnet and Cavansite Specific Gravity

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