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Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite

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Vesuvianite and Moroxite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.433.13-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vesuvianite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vesuvianite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.