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Shattuckite 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
3.80-4.15
3.7-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca3Cr2Si3O12

Shattuckite and Uvarovite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Uvarovite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca3Cr2Si3O12

Shattuckite and Uvarovite Garnet Specific Gravity

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