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Ammolite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
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Ammolite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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