Marialite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Marialite

Vesuvianite

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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

2.503.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {100} and {110}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Marialite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Marialite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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