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Uvarovite Garnet and Tanzanite 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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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8
3.35
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Cr2Si3O12
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Uvarovite Garnet and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite Garnet and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca3Cr2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Uvarovite Garnet and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite Garnet and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite Garnet and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite Garnet is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.