Agate and Uvarovite Physical Properties

Agate

Uvarovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

3.77

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

6.5-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Agate and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Uvarovite 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 Agate and Uvarovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Agate and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.