Vesuvianite and Riebeckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
  
3.28-3.44
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
  
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5.0-6.0
  
Chemical Composition
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Vesuvianite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vesuvianite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.
Vesuvianite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.