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Vesuvianite and Quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
{0110} Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

6-77
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
SiO2

Vesuvianite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Vesuvianite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.