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Beryllonite
Beryllonite

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Beryllonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.79-2.873.25-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Distinct

Mohs Hardness

5.5-6-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaBePO 4Michael 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.

Beryllonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) 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.

Beryllonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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