Demantoid and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Demantoid

Vesuvianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.953.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Demantoid and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Demantoid and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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