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Fayalite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Fayalite 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
4.392   
3.32-3.43   

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

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Fayalite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite 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 Fayalite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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