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Hiddenite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Hiddenite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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