Uvarovite and Alexandrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77
  
3.69-3.81
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None
  
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Uvarovite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvarovite and Alexandrite 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 Uvarovite and Alexandrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
Uvarovite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.