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Vesuvianite and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Vesuvianite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.