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Jet and Uvite Physical Properties


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Uvite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35   
2.97-3.14   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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{1011} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4   
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Chemical Composition
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Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Jet and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet and Uvite 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 Jet and Uvite chemical formula.

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Jet and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jet and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jet and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jet is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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