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Charoite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Charoite 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
2.54-2.78   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good in three directions   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Charoite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Charoite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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