Uvite and Tugtupite Physical Properties

Uvite

Tugtupite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.142.30-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

{111} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

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)

Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Uvite and Tugtupite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite and Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Uvite and Tugtupite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.