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Fuchsite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Fuchsite 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
2.77-2.88   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
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Fuchsite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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