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Vesuvianite and Danburite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.97-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.