Hardystonite and Vishnevite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
  
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Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
  
Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Hardystonite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hardystonite and Vishnevite 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 Hardystonite and Vishnevite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Hardystonite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.