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Microlite and Uvarovite Garnet Physical Properties


Uvarovite Garnet and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.7-3.8  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Cr2Si3O12  

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Microlite and Uvarovite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Uvarovite Garnet chemical formula.

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Microlite and Uvarovite Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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