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Uvarovite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZrSiO4

Uvarovite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Uvarovite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.