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Vesuvianite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Dilute acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.93-2.96  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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