Vesuvianite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
• Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Vesuvianite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.