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Quartz and Uvarovite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Uvarovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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