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Pezzottaite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect; basal   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Pezzottaite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Pezzottaite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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