Vesuvianite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Aragonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Vesuvianite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.