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Anorthite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77   
3.77   

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

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Anorthite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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

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