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Uvarovite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.77  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Uvarovite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Uvarovite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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