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Zircon and Uvarovite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Uvarovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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