Allanite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Allanite

Vesuvianite

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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

3.40-4.203.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Allanite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite 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 Allanite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Allanite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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