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Adamite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Adamite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Adamite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Adamite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.

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