Sunstone and Uvarovite Garnet Physical Properties

Sunstone

Uvarovite Garnet

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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

2.62-2.653.7-3.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

001

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂

Sunstone and Uvarovite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Uvarovite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂

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Sunstone and Uvarovite Garnet Specific Gravity

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