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Peridot and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available   
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
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Peridot and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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