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Uvarovite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline 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   
2.55-2.63   

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

Cleavage
None   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Uvarovite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Uvarovite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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