Verdite and Uvarovite Physical Properties

Verdite

Uvarovite

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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

2.80-3.0

3.77

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Uvarovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Verdite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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