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Serpentine and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

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
2.44-2.62
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Serpentine and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Serpentine and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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