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Gahnite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Gahnite 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
4.00-4.62   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Gahnite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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