Uvite and Stichtite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
2.11-2.20
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
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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)
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Uvite and Stichtite Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite 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 Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Uvite and Stichtite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.