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Uvarovite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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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
3.773.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Uvarovite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Uvarovite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.