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Obsidian and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60   
3.77   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Obsidian and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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

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