Vesuvianite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Grandidierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.85-3.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Vesuvianite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.