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Vesuvianite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
3.25-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
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hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi   

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Vesuvianite and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.

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