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Vesuvianite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Fibrous   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Vesuvianite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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