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Vesuvianite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
4.00-4.62  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Indistinct parting on [111]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Vesuvianite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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