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Chalcedony and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
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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Chalcedony and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
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Chalcedony and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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