Sard and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Sard

Vesuvianite

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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

2.58-2.633.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sard and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sard and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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