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Rhodolite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Rhodolite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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