Vesuvianite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaF₂

Vesuvianite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Vesuvianite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.