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Uvarovite Garnet and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone 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   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca3Cr2Si3O12   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Uvarovite Garnet and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite Garnet and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Uvarovite Garnet and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite Garnet and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite Garnet and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite Garnet is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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