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Vesuvianite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
SiO2  

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Vesuvianite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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