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Dravite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Dravite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Dravite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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