Larvikite and Uvarovite Physical Properties

Larvikite

Uvarovite

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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

2.593.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Larvikite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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

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Larvikite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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