Uvarovite Garnet and Brucite Physical Properties

Uvarovite Garnet

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Sectile

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.7-3.82.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uvarovite Garnet and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite Garnet and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Uvarovite Garnet and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite Garnet and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite Garnet and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite Garnet is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.