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Baddeleyite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Baddeleyite 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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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Distinct   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Baddeleyite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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