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Chalcedony and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Absent  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chalcedony and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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