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Vesuvianite and Andradite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
3.70-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vesuvianite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vesuvianite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.