Charoite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Charoite

Vesuvianite Idocrase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.783.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Good in three directions

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Charoite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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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Charoite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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