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Clinozoisite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Clinozoisite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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