Villiaumite and Uvarovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.79
  
3.77
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Villiaumite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Uvarovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Villiaumite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Villiaumite and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Villiaumite and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Villiaumite is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.