Vesuvianite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Vesuvianite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula
While comparing Vesuvianite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Vesuvianite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.