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Vesuvianite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Vesuvianite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Vesuvianite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.