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Lawsonite and Uvarovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
3.77
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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