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Vesuvianite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
2.75-2.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Granular   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4   

Chemical Composition
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Vesuvianite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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