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Lawsonite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

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
3.09
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Lawsonite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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