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Amblygonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
3.25-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amblygonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amblygonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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