Vesuvianite and Variscite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Variscite

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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

3.32-3.432.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Vesuvianite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Vesuvianite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.