Uvite and Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
SiO2
  
Uvite and Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvite and Quartz 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 Quartz 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 Quartz- SiO2
Uvite and Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.