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Spinel and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
8  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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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.

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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.

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