Uvite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Uvite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.142.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

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)

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Uvite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite 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)

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Uvite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.