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Diaspore and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.403.32-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Diaspore and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Diaspore and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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