Vesuvianite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.434-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Vesuvianite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.