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Uvarovite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Uvarovite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Uvarovite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.