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Blue Beryl Maxixe and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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
2.60-2.90   
3.32-3.43   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Blue Beryl Maxixe and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Blue Beryl Maxixe and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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