Vesuvianite and Andean Opal Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Andean Opal

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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

3.32-3.43Not Available

1 7.18

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

6-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Vesuvianite and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Andean Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.