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Uvarovite Garnet
Uvarovite Garnet

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Uvarovite Garnet and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.83.2-3.4
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Cr2Si3O12
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Uvarovite Garnet and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite Garnet and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca3Cr2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Uvarovite Garnet and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite Garnet and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite Garnet and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite Garnet is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.