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Sanidine and Uvarovite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.7-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca3Cr2Si3O12

Sanidine and Uvarovite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Uvarovite Garnet 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 Sanidine and Uvarovite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca3Cr2Si3O12

Sanidine and Uvarovite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Uvarovite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Uvarovite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Uvarovite Garnet is 3.7-3.8.