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Albite and Uvarovite Garnet Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.653.7-3.8
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
None

Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca3Cr2Si3O12

Albite and Uvarovite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Uvarovite Garnet 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 Albite and Uvarovite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca3Cr2Si3O12

Albite and Uvarovite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Uvarovite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Uvarovite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Uvarovite Garnet is 3.7-3.8.