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Vesuvianite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Vesuvianite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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