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Agate and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Agate and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Vesuvianite 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 Agate and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
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Agate and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.