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Zoisite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.77  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Zoisite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Uvarovite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

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

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