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Garnet and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Garnet 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
3.55-4.33   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
6-7   

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.

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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.

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