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Vesuvianite and Hauyne Physical Properties


Hauyne and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
Gelatinises in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
2.4-2.5   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   

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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.

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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.

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