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Rhodolite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.77   

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

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rhodolite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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

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