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Vesuvianite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
1.97-2.22   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Vesuvianite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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