Uvite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Uvite

Stolzite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.142

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-3

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)

Not Available

Uvite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite 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)

Compare Red Gemstones

Uvite Vs Wulfenite

Uvite Vs Willemite

Uvite Vs Yttrium Aluminium Garnet

Uvite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.