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Vesuvianite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
001   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Vesuvianite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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