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Uvarovite and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Uvarovite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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Uvarovite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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