Rossmanite and Uvite Physical Properties

Rossmanite

Uvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

32.97-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

{1011} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not AvailableNot Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rossmanite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite and Uvite 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 Rossmanite and Uvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Rossmanite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.