×

Andesine
Andesine

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



ADD
Compare
X
Andesine
X
Vesuvianite Idocrase

Andesine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.693.25-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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