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Uvarovite and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uvarovite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uvarovite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.