Bort and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Bort

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

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Bort and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Bort and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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