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Carnelian and Uvarovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnelian and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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

Carnelian and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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