Uvarovite Garnet and Barite Physical Properties

Uvarovite Garnet

Barite

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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

3.7-3.84.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂

BaSO4

Uvarovite Garnet and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite Garnet and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Uvarovite Garnet and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite Garnet and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite Garnet and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite Garnet is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.