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Chalcedony and Uvarovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.77
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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