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Agate and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

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

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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.

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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.

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