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Pezzottaite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14   
3.77   

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

Cleavage
Imperfect; basal   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Pezzottaite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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Pezzottaite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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

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