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Copper and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.25-3.50   

Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5   
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Chemical Composition
Cu   
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Copper and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Copper and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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