Vesuvianite and Charoite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Charoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.54-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Vesuvianite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.