Uvarovite and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.77
2.32-2.38
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
None
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uvarovite and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvarovite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uvarovite and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.