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Vesuvianite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

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
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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