Marialite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.50
  
3.32-3.43
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Not Available
  
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.