Vesuvianite and Violane Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Violane

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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

3.32-3.433.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Vesuvianite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Vesuvianite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.