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Fibrolite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Fibrolite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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