1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.432.54-2.61
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7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)