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Vesuvianite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Vesuvianite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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