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Uvite and Adularia Physical Properties

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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
2.97-3.14
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uvite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite and Adularia 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 Uvite and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uvite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.