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Amazonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Amazonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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