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Vesuvianite and Amblygonite 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
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.