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Albite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael 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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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.

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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.

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