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Corundum and Uvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.052.97-3.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Corundum and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Uvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Corundum and Uvite Specific Gravity

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