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Uvite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
3.28-3.335
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Uvite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Uvite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.