Vesuvianite and Diamond Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-710

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Vesuvianite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Vesuvianite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.