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Alexandrite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.77   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
None   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Alexandrite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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

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