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Vesuvianite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite 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   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Vesuvianite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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