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Amber and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.103.32-3.43
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.56-7
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
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Amber and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
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Amber and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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