Obsidian and Uvarovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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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
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Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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.
>- Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.