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Vesuvianite and Topaz Physical Properties

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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
3.49-3.57
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Vesuvianite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Vesuvianite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.