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Spinel and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
3.77   

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

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
8   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Spinel and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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

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