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Prase and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

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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
2.64-2.69
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Prase and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Prase and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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