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Uvarovite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
None
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Uvarovite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Uvarovite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.