Uvarovite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Uvarovite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.773.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Uvarovite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Uvarovite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.