Goshenite and Uvarovite Garnet Physical Properties

Goshenite

Uvarovite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.90

3.7-3.8

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂

Goshenite and Uvarovite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Uvarovite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂

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Goshenite and Uvarovite Garnet Specific Gravity

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