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Vesuvianite and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Vesuvianite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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