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Uvite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Uvite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

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

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