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Vesuvianite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 2 O 3

Vesuvianite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Vesuvianite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.