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Uvarovite Garnet and Hematite 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
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Cr2Si3O12
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Uvarovite Garnet and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite Garnet and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca3Cr2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Uvarovite Garnet and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite Garnet and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite Garnet and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite Garnet is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.