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Hydrogrossular and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Hydrogrossular 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
3.25-3.40   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi   
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Hydrogrossular and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Hydrogrossular and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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