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Uvarovite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Grandidierite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77   
2.85-3.00   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
7.5   

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.   

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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.

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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.

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