Chlorapatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Chlorapatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony 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.

Chlorapatite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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