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Emerald and Uvarovite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
3.77
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Emerald and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Uvarovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Emerald and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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