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Chrysotile and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble in water   
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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Chrysotile and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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