Pearl and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Pearl

Vesuvianite

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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

2.60-2.853.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Pearl and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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