Hematite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Hematite

Vesuvianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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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

5.00-5.303.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hematite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Hematite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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