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Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Agate and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.643.25-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Distinct

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Agate and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Agate and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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