Sardonyx and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

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

2.55-2.703.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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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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Sardonyx and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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

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Sardonyx and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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