Uvarovite and Sardonyx Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Uvarovite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvarovite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Uvarovite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.