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Uvarovite and Obsidian Physical Properties


Obsidian 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   
2.35-2.60   

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

Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Uvarovite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.

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Uvarovite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.

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