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Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite

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Vesuvianite and Chromite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.32-3.434.5-4.8
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
None, parting may develop along {111}

Mohs Hardness

6-75.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
Fe++Cr2O4

Vesuvianite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Vesuvianite and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.