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Amazonite and Uvarovite Garnet Physical Properties


Uvarovite Garnet and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.7-3.8  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca3Cr2Si3O12  

Optical Properties >>
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Amazonite and Uvarovite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Uvarovite Garnet chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Uvarovite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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