Vesuvianite and Chiastolite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Chiastolite

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.00-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Vesuvianite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Vesuvianite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.