Feldspar and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Feldspar

Vesuvianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.753.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

two or three

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Feldspar and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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