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Uvite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
3.1   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Uvite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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