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Aragonite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Aragonite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Aragonite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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