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Sarcopside and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6-7  

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

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Sarcopside and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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