Albite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Albite

Vesuvianite Idocrase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.653.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Albite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Albite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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