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Vesuvianite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Agrellite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.88  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
perfect [110]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
NaCa2Si4O10F  

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Vesuvianite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Agrellite 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 Agrellite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.

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