Vesuvianite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Chondrodite

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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

3.32-3.433.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Vesuvianite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.