Elbaite and Vesuvianite 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.
- Chemical formula of Elbaite- 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 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.