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Star Sapphire 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
3.90-4.053.32-3.43
Amber
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
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Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Star Sapphire and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Star Sapphire and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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