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Anorthite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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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
2.773.32-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Anorthite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Anorthite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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