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Vesuvianite and Achroite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7-7.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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