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Uvarovite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
None   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Uvarovite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Uvarovite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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