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Uvarovite
Uvarovite

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Uvarovite and Variscite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.772.42-2.58
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None
[010] perfect

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.54-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Uvarovite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Uvarovite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.