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Austinite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Austinite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Austinite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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