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Uvarovite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.773.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgAl2O4

Uvarovite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Uvarovite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.