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Chiastolite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Chiastolite 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
3.00-3.15   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
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Chiastolite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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