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Citrine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.25-3.50   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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

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Citrine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Citrine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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