Aquamarine and Uvarovite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Uvarovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.803.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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

Aquamarine and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Uvarovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Aquamarine and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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