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Uvarovite Garnet and Hibonite 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
3.7-3.8
3.84
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Cr2Si3O12
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Uvarovite Garnet and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite Garnet and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca3Cr2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Uvarovite Garnet and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite Garnet and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite Garnet and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite Garnet is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.