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Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Bornite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.083.25-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Poor on [111].
Distinct

Mohs Hardness

3-3.25-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite 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 Bornite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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