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Amazonite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.77   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties >>
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Amazonite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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

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