Uvite and Coral Physical Properties

Uvite

Coral

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.142.60-2.70

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)

2.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

Not Available

2.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-4

2 10

2.11 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Uvite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite and Coral 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 Coral 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 Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Uvite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.