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Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Amethyst and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.25-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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