Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite is a mineral with the chemical formula Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4. It has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 - 6.5 and vitreous to resinous luster.
Vesuvianite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4 |
| Mohs hardness | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous to Resinous |
| Typical colors | Green, brown, yellow, gray |
| Formation | Metamorphic rocks associated with contact metamorphism of limestone |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5.5–6.5 — fairly hard
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