Vesuvianite and Marialite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Marialite

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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

3.32-3.432.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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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 Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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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.