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Catapleiite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.72   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Catapleiite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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