Tsavorite and Uvite Physical Properties

Tsavorite

Uvite

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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

3.55-3.732.97-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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{1011} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 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)

Tsavorite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Uvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Tsavorite and Uvite Specific Gravity

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