Hauyne and Uvarovite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
  
3.7-3.8
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
Ca3Cr2Si3O12
  
Hauyne and Uvarovite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Uvarovite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
- Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca3Cr2Si3O12
Hauyne and Uvarovite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Uvarovite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Uvarovite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Uvarovite Garnet is 3.7-3.8.