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Crystal Opal and Uvarovite Garnet 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
1.97-2.22
3.7-3.8
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Cr2Si3O12

Crystal Opal and Uvarovite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal and Uvarovite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca3Cr2Si3O12

Crystal Opal and Uvarovite Garnet Specific Gravity

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