Sylvite and Uvarovite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Uvarovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sylvite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Uvarovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sylvite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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