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Spinel and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
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Spinel and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
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Spinel and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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