Calcite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Calcite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Calcite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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