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Amethyst and Uvarovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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

Amethyst and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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