Uvarovite and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.77
2.42-2.58
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
None
[010] perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
4-5
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.