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Vesuvianite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Vesuvianite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.

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