Chiastolite and Vishnevite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
  
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Fracture
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Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
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Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  
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Chiastolite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chiastolite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Chiastolite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.