Garnet and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Garnet

Vesuvianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Garnet and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Garnet and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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