Apatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Apatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite 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 Apatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) 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.

Apatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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