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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Chrysoberyl and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.25-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Distinct

Mohs Hardness

8.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Chrysoberyl and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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