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Kunzite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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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
3.15-3.21
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
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Kunzite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
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Kunzite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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