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Aventurine and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Aventurine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
2.97-3.14   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{1011} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Aventurine and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine and Uvite 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 Aventurine and Uvite chemical formula.

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Aventurine and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aventurine and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aventurine and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aventurine is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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