Demantoid and Vlasovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95
  
2.97
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Distinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Demantoid and Vlasovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Demantoid and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Demantoid and Vlasovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.