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Chalcedony and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.77  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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