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Uvarovite and Hematite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.775.00-5.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Uvarovite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Uvarovite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.