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Smaragdite and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50   
2.97-3.14   

Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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{1011} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
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Chemical Composition
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Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Smaragdite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Uvite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Uvite Specific Gravity

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

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