Uvarovite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Uvarovite

Sylvite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.771.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Uvarovite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Compare Green Gemstones

Uvarovite Vs Vivianite

Uvarovite Vs Watermelon Tourmaline

Uvarovite Vs Violane

Uvarovite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.