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Vishnevite and Achroite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.40   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
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Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.   

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Vishnevite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite and Achroite 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 Vishnevite and Achroite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vishnevite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vishnevite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vishnevite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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