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Apophyllite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Apophyllite 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
2.30-2.50   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on (001)   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Apophyllite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Apophyllite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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