Vishnevite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Vesuvianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Vishnevite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vishnevite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vishnevite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vishnevite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.