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Uvite and Almandine 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
3.95-4.30
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Uvite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite and Almandine 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 Almandine 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 Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Uvite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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