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Black Opal and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Black Opal and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal 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 Black Opal and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Black Opal and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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