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Uvarovite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
7   

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

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Uvarovite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Uvarovite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.

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