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Uvarovite Garnet and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Uvarovite Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8   
3-3.15   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Cr2Si3O12   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Uvarovite Garnet and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite Garnet and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Uvarovite Garnet and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite Garnet and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite Garnet and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite Garnet is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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