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Vesuvianite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite 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   
2.77   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Vesuvianite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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