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Vesuvianite and Pleonaste 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
3.80
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Vesuvianite and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Vesuvianite and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.