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Agate and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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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.

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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.

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