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Anthophyllite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Anthophyllite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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