Uvite and Leucophanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
  
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Uvite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite 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)
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Uvite and Leucophanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.