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Uvarovite Garnet
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Uvarovite Garnet and Anhydrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8
2.90-2.98
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Cr2Si3O12
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Uvarovite Garnet and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite Garnet and Anhydrite 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 Garnet and Anhydrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca3Cr2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Uvarovite Garnet and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite Garnet and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite Garnet and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite Garnet is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.