Vesuvianite and Agate Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.60-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Vesuvianite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Agate 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 Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

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Vesuvianite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.