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Variscite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.77  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Variscite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Uvarovite 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 Variscite and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.

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