Pietersite and Uvarovite Physical Properties

Pietersite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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

Pietersite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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