×

Pietersite
Pietersite

Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite



ADD
Compare
X
Pietersite
X
Vesuvianite

Pietersite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.32-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Not Available

Pietersite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

    >>

Pietersite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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