Uvarovite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Uvarovite

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.772.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Uvarovite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Uvarovite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.