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Uvarovite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.773.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.59-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Uvarovite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

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

Uvarovite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.