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Vesuvianite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Vesuvianite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.

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