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Uvite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14  
3.55-4.33  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  

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Uvite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Uvite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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