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Vesuvianite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
KAlSi3O8  

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Vesuvianite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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