Vishnevite and Uvarovite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Uvarovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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