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Uvarovite and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.773.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
None
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF2

Uvarovite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Uvarovite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.