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Vesuvianite and Musgravite 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
3.32-3.43
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.