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Chrysoprase and Uvarovite Garnet Physical Properties


Uvarovite Garnet and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.7-3.8   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
Ca3Cr2Si3O12   

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Chrysoprase and Uvarovite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Uvarovite Garnet 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 Chrysoprase and Uvarovite Garnet chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Uvarovite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Uvarovite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Uvarovite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Uvarovite Garnet is 3.7-3.8.

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