Caledonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Caledonite

Vesuvianite Idocrase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.6-5.763.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Caledonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Caledonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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