Vesuvianite and Lawsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
  
3.09
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
  
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
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.
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.