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Vesuvianite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

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
3.32-3.43
3.31
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vesuvianite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vesuvianite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.