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Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite

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Vesuvianite and Halite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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Water-soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.17
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Mohs Hardness

6-72.0-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
NaCl

Vesuvianite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Vesuvianite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.