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Azurmalachite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Azurmalachite 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
3.70-3.95   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,1 basal.   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
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Azurmalachite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Azurmalachite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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