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Vesuvianite and Musgravite Physical Properties


Musgravite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
3.62-3.68   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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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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.

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