Uvarovite and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.77
3.26-3.41
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
None
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7-8.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Uvarovite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvarovite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Uvarovite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.