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Uvite and Natrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.142.20-2.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Uvite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite 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 Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Uvite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.