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Euclase and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

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
3.08-3.12
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Euclase and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Euclase and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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