Vesuvianite and Powellite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.434.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

{111} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vesuvianite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Vesuvianite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.