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Vesuvianite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Lamellar, Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
FeAs  

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Vesuvianite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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