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Uvarovite and Citrine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Uvarovite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

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

Uvarovite and Citrine Specific Gravity

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