Vesuvianite and Achroite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
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Chemical Composition
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Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Vesuvianite and Achroite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vesuvianite and Achroite 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 Vesuvianite and Achroite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Achroite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Vesuvianite and Achroite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.