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Elbaite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   
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Elbaite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite 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 Elbaite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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