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Uvarovite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

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
3.772.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Uvarovite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Uvarovite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.