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Dumortierite and Uvarovite 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
3.26-3.413.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.56.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dumortierite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Uvarovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dumortierite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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