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Caledonite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Caledonite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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