Carnelian and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Carnelian

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

2.58-2.64

3.32-3.43

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Carnelian and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Carnelian and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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