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Vesuvianite and Alabaster Physical Properties

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
3.32-3.43
2.30
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Vesuvianite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Alabaster 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 Alabaster chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Vesuvianite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.