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Vesuvianite and Sylvite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Vesuvianite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.