Gahnospinel and Vesuvianite 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
3.65-4.55
  
3.32-3.43
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Gahnospinel and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Vesuvianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Gahnospinel and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.