Jasper and Vesuvianite 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
2.58-2.91
  
3.32-3.43
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
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Jasper and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Vesuvianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
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Jasper and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.