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Uvarovite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Andalusite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77   
3.05-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Uvarovite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

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Uvarovite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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