Blue spinel and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Blue spinel

Vesuvianite

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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

Not Available3.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Blue spinel and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 spinel and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Blue spinel and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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