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Calcite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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