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Anorthite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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