Vesuvianite and Calcite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Calcite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Vesuvianite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.