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Uvite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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Uvite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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