Vesuvianite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Phosphosiderite

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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

3.32-3.432.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Vesuvianite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Vesuvianite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.