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Vesuvianite

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Vesuvianite and Marialite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

6-75.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vesuvianite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vesuvianite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.