Vesuvianite and Omphacite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Omphacite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.16-3.43

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}

{110} Good, {110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Vesuvianite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Vesuvianite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.