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Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite

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Vesuvianite and Hauyne Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Gelatinises in acids

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.4-2.5
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

6-75-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Vesuvianite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Vesuvianite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.