Uvarovite and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77
  
2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
None
  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
KAlSi3O8
  
Uvarovite and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvarovite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Uvarovite and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.