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Alexandrite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.25-3.50   

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

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
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Mohs Hardness
8.5   
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Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Alexandrite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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