Uvite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Uvite

Tinzenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.143.355-3.433

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

{???} Good, {???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not AvailableNot Available

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)

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Uvite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Uvite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.