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Ceylonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) 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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Ceylonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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