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Vesuvianite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
4-4.2   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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