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Benitoite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Benitoite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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