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Vesuvianite and Lawsonite 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
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Vesuvianite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.